BFT Connect & General Demand Transportation offered by Ben Franklin Transit
BFT Connect & General Demand Transportation offered by Ben Franklin Transit
BFT Connect provides on-demand ride services in six service zones throughout the Tri-Cities. This is not door-to-door transportation; it is a first and last mile service, which connects riders to major bus stops and transit centers. Depending on your location, pick- up locations may be at the nearest intersection. Rides must start and end in the same zone (please see link for clarification and zone maps). This is a shared ride service, so you may ride with additional people along your route, each traveling to different places. The six BFT Connect zones are the following: - West Pasco - East Pasco - West Richland & Badger Mountain - Central Kennewick & Finley - Columbia Center & South Richland - Central Richland Also provides General Demand Service, which consists of pick-up/drop-off transportation at designated stops, within Prosser and Benton City only. Connects riders to the bus line and requires at least one day's notice to reserve a ride.
Physical Address
7109 West Okanogan Place, Kennewick, WA 99336
Hours
BFT Connect M-F, 5:45am-10:15pm Sa, 6:45am-10:15pm Su 7:45am-6:45pm. General Demand M-F, 8am-5pm.
Voice
Application process
BFT Connect rides can be arranged by calling or by downloading the Via app on your smartphone. First-time users will need to create an account; call to get assistance creating the account over the phone.
Fee
Single fare fees are the following: - Adults: $1.50 - Ages 18 and younger: free with Youth Pass 6-18: $1 - Disabled: 0.75¢ - Seniors over 65: free - Transfers: 3-hour transfer provided with each paid fare
Eligibility
Must be traveling within a particular zone/designated stop; call for details.
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Benton, WA Franklin, WA
Agency info
Ben Franklin Transit
Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) provides public transportation services in Benton and Franklin Counties in southeastern Washington state. BFT serves the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland, Benton City, Prosser, and Finley. Services include buses, paratransit, vanpool, and general demand service in Prosser, Benton City, and Finley.